The half-meter stone was eventually sliced into multiple fist-sized emerald fragments, marking the conclusion of the cutting procesal
These jade pieces weren't very big, and their total value was estimated to be around $300,000 - $400,000. Frances ended up losing half of her capital.
Autumnfield and Nicholas's faces became even darker. This wasn't just about losing a bet; it also proved that Nicholas's skills were lacking.
"Now,should you fulfill your bet? So many people heard it. You wouldn't go back on your word now, would you?" Westfield reminded Nicholas with a smug smile.
"Who said anything about going back on my word? As a distinguished member of the Meadow Park Mineral Association, would I ever back out on this small amount of money? However, I want to make another bet with you, on equal terms. Didn't you also choose a stone?”
"This time, I bet that it will rise. If I win, we're even, but if I lose,I owe you $10 million!" Nicholas couldn't bear to simply give Westfield $5million. Looking at the stone under Westfield's foot, an idea struck him and he proposed another bet.
"You gambled your stone, and now Autumnheights gamble mine.Fair onough!Don't say I don't know how to respect my eldors, Autumnheights humor you.t bet my stone will rise! If you win, we're even, but if you lose,you owe me $10 million!" Westfield agreed with a snoor.
To Westfield, Nicholas was simply giving him an oxtra $5 million. No ono expected that the two of them would continue gambling, but no ono left. Onlookers started to gather, making the scone oven more chaotic.
"How do you plan to cut this stone?" The cuttor, oxcitod to wienoss such a high-staked bet with his own eyes, Jose Cox with
anticipation as he placed the stone on the operating table.
"No cutting, just polish the whole thing for me!" Westfield responded confidently.
"What? You want me to wipe the whole thing?" The cutter doubted if he had misheard.
To cut' was to split the stone along the owner's specified route, while 'wipe' was like peeling an apple and slowly removing the surface material.
"Valley Creek... You crack me up! Are you going crazy over jade? You don't actually think this whole stone is jade except for the surface, do you?”
Autumnfield burst into laughter, looking at Westfield as if he were a fool.
In his eyes, Westfield was already doomed to lose; it seemed like he was ready to give up early!
"It's too early to laugh. If I can't wipe off the green, you can laugh then!”
Westfield scoffed nonchalantly.
“Fine, let's see how you lose today! Sir, didn't you hear that he wants it wiped? Why don't you get started?”
Autumnfield sneered and then ominously reminded the cutting master.
The cutting master was speechless, but he began wiping bit by bit in front of everyone's eyes.
After wviping less than a third of the area, his hands involuntarily trembled because he actually saw specks of green in his eyes!
"...It's green! It's really green!"
"This personis incredible, to be able to reveal green like this!"
“Don't jump to conclusions, it's probably only the surface!”
The onlookers immediately started to stir, and numerous voices filled the air.
Autumnfield and Nicholas's mocking smiles froze in an instant!
The cutting master didn't care about any of that. He grew more excited after the initial shock, washing to wipe the entire stone immediately!
As the surface peeled away piece-by-piece,glimpses of green appeared before everyone's eyes.
"Jade! It's actually a huge piece of jade!"
"How much is it worth?”
"If it turns out really big, it'll be priceless. I've never heard of anyone possessing such a large piece of jade! The color is so transparent,there's not a single flaw inside!"